Intel Core i5-11600KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-11600KF or Intel Core i5-11600KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-11600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600KF Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
11 Generation 3
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Rocket Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
237 $ Release price 185 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19755
19755
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
17803
17803

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
11277
11277
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
9150
9150

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8964
8964
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6784
6784

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8312
8312
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6821
6821

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8209
8209
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6585
6585

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4667
4667
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3990
3990

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4320
4320
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3570
3570

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
2138
2138
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1541
1541

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1760
1760
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1578
1578

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1721
1721
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1183
1183

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1564
1564
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1250
1250

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
598
598
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
472
472

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
245
245
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
197
197

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
161
161
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
140
140